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Bruce Willis diagnosed with dementia, says family

Family of Die Hard and Pulp Fiction actor, 67, releases statement to share diagnosis following acting retirement owing to aphasia

The Guardian - US · Feb 16, 2023

Bruce Willis diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, a ‘cruel disease,’ family says

Bruce Willis, who left acting last year due to his struggles with aphasia, has been diagnosed more specifically with frontotemporal dementia, his family announced Thursday.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 16, 2023

Bruce Willis has frontotemporal dementia, condition worsens

Nearly a year after Bruce Willis’ family announced that he would step away from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia, his family says his “condition has progressed.”

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023

Bruce Willis’ wife Emma shares throwback video of moment she fell ‘head over heels in love’ with him

Bruce Willis was recently diagnosed with aphasia, a brain condition which impairs communication

The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2022

Bruce Willis cuddles puppy in first family photos since quitting acting over health

Hollywood superstar Bruce Willis announced this year he was 'stepping away' from his acting career after being diagnose with aphasia, a brain disorder which impacts the ability to speak and other cognitive abilities

Daily Mirror · Dec 14, 2022

Bruce Willis cuddles dog in first family photos since retirement due to health

In March, Willis’ family announced he would be ‘stepping away’ from his successful acting career after having been diagnosed with aphasia

Evening Standard · Dec 14, 2022

Bruce Willis faces 'really difficult times' with aphasia, says pal Sylvester Stallone

Sylvester Stallone and Bruce Willis used to be attached at the hip, but the "Tulsa King" actor said he hadn't spoken to his "Expendables" co-star much since Willis' aphasia diagnosis.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 11, 2022

Fetterman's struggles with language highlight the challenges after a stroke – a vascular neurologist explains aphasia and the path to recovery

John Fetterman, the Democratic nominee for a hotly contested U.S. Senate seat in Pennsylvania, has been drawing scrutiny for his performance in his first post-stroke broadcast interview and most recently, his Oct. 25, 2022, Senate debate against Republican Mehmet Oz.

The Conversation · Oct 28, 2022

Bruce Willis’s reps debunk reports actor will appear in films as a deepfake

Actor is ‘stepping back’ from performing after being diagnosed with aphasia

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2022

Bruce Willis sells rights to allow ‘digital twin’ of himself to be created

The actor stepped back from the limelight earlier this year after being diagnosed with neuro-cognitive disorder aphasia

Evening Standard · Sep 29, 2022